Police exchange fire with Maoists

A joint force of Ganjam police and the DVF today raided a Maoist camp located inside the Indragarh forest in Raikia, close to Ganjam-Kandhamal border and seized arms,explosives and other articles, reports said.

There was a heavy exchange of fire between the police and the Maoistsfollowing which the latter fled the spot. They are believed to have been part of the Maoist group led by Nikhil and Krishna.

Sources in the police headquarters said there has been no report of casualties so far.